Project Grant 2429793
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$236K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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